Games Database
PC
Strategy: Combat
| Also for: | Power Mac, PlayStation, Saturn | ||
| Viewed: | 2.5D Isometric, Scrolling | Genre: | Strategy: Combat |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Blizzard | Soft. Co.: | Blizzard |
| Publishers: | Empire Interactive
(GB) |
Released: | 29 Nov 2002
(GB) |
| Ratings: | 11+ | ||
| No Accessories: | No Accessories | ||
Summary
Warcraft II Battle.net Edition is the continuation of the ruthless clash between the armies of the noble Humans and the brutish Orcs. From the initial, unexpected invasion of the Orcish Horde to the quest of the Great Alliance to forever seal the Dark Portal that links their two worlds, you will experience the epic saga of the mighty battle to gain dominance over the kingdom of Azeroth. Along the way you'll need to carefully manage your limited resources to successfully construct and rule your medieval empire while engaging in real-time tactical warfare over land, sea and air.
This definitive version of the classic real-time strategy game combines the original Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and the Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal expansion set with free Internet play over Battle.net to allow up to 8 opponents from around the world to compete in fantastic warfare.
Features:
This definitive version of the classic real-time strategy game combines the original Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and the Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal expansion set with free Internet play over Battle.net to allow up to 8 opponents from around the world to compete in fantastic warfare.
Features:
- Unique User IDs and a worldwide ranking system for challenge ladders on Battle.net.
- Over 70 missions across 4 campaigns
- Over 100 Blizzard signed and approved maps, newly built or redesigned and balanced for multi-player games.
- Map, unit and sound editing tools for customization of single and multiplayer battles